The average bus between Bath and Ilkley takes 8h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath to Ilkley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bath and Ilkley. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Ilkley at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bath to Ilkley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Ilkley station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Bath to Ilkley bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bath to Ilkley bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Bath and Ilkley is 285.9 km. The road distance is 370 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.